NCT05950243

COVID-19 Disease & Vaccine Survey in Africa

COVID-19 Disease & Vaccine Survey in Sub-Saharan Africa

• Status: Completed
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 1,000 (actual)
• Sponsor: Salem Anaesthesia Pain Clinic · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 9 Years – 99 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The COVID-19 pandemic is a public health concern; for which the WHO recommends protective measures and vaccination. There is inadequate data on the impact of COVID-19 vaccination and control measures in Africa. This survey is collecting data about people's knowledge, attitude and compliance regarding COVID-19 disease and vaccines.

Detailed description

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic remains a major public health concern. There is inadequate data on the epidemiology of COVID-19 in Africa. There are emerging COVID-19 variants with high transmissibility and morbidity. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends protective measures and vaccination; for the control of COVID-19. There is inadequate data on the impact of COVID-19 vaccination and control measures in many nations in Africa. This study is a survey of specific urban populations in sub-Saharan Africa. The anonymized survey is collecting data about people's knowledge and attitude regarding COVID-19 disease or control measures. The survey is also collecting data about people's knowledge, attitude and compliance regarding COVID-19 vaccines. The study uses a validated questionnaire to collect data. The study aims to inform and improve COVID-19 management or control in Africa.

Conditions

• COVID-19
• Vaccine Hesitancy

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Questionnaire	Questionnaire survey for data collection

Timeline

• Start date: 2021-01-02
• Primary completion: 2023-12-31
• Completion: 2023-12-31
• First posted: 2023-07-18
• Last updated: 2025-01-27

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Canada